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Federal Can a coronavirus vaccine be developed at ‘warp speed?’ Army says yes Army officials taking part in the federal government’s efforts to accelerate a potential vaccine development day that while the prospect of developing a vaccine for COVID-19 and releasing it before the year is over is ambitious, it is not impossible. COVID-19 vaccine ... Read More

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Important announcement: Gov. Wolf Signs Executive Order Extending Mail Ballot Deadline in Six Counties to June 9 Governor Tom Wolf today signed an executive order extending the deadline for county election offices in Allegheny, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties to receive absentee or mail-in ballots by mail to 5 p.m. June 9, 2020. ... Read More

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Federal House passes bill to ease small business emergency loan rules On Thursday the House passed legislation that relaxes the initial restrictions on loans from the Paycheck Protection Program. The new rules give businesses seeking full loan forgiveness more time to spend the money that they receive – 24 weeks instead of the original eight. ... Read More

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Moving forward Bellevue Strategies will be sending our newsletter Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Federal As residents perish, nursing homes fight for protection from lawsuits The nursing home industry is working to secure protections from liability in lawsuits. This comes after over 28,000 people have died of COVID-19 in care facilities. 20 states have taken action ... Read More

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Federal Mitch McConnell says next coronavirus bill will not extend enhanced unemployment benefits Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told House Republicans the next coronavirus relief bill will not extend the enhanced unemployment insurance benefit. House Democrats passed a bill last week that would make the $600 per week federal backstop expire after January, rather than ... Read More

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About Half Of U.S. Homes Lost Wages During Pandemic, Census Bureau Finds The Census Bureau has reported that close to half of U.S. adults have lost employment income. More than a fifth of adults report they have just slight or no confidence in their ability to make their next rent or mortgage payment on time. ... Read More

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Federal Trump, Mnuchin signal support for easing small business loan restrictions President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday signaled the administration would support giving companies more flexibility in how they use emergency small business loans, amid mounting complaints that restrictions on the aid are too onerous. Restaurants and other industries are lobbying ... Read More

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Federal Two weeks after Gov. Abbott’s ‘reopening,’ Texas reports single-day high COVID deaths On Thursday, Texas confirmed 58 deaths from COVID-19 – the highest thus far. The new daily high of COVID-19 related deaths came days ahead of an expected announcement of more business reopenings on Monday. The state Gov. has repeatedly stressed that the ... Read More

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Federal Trump comes to Pennsylvania and urges the state to reopen faster Today Donald Trump visited a warehouse in Allentown today that has helped make and distribute protective medical equipment. He told supporters that Pennsylvania should quickly lift restrictions meant to stem the coronavirus, saying it’s time to “start opening up.” CDC releases delayed guidance ... Read More

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Federal What is in the new stimulus bill for students and schools The Heroes Act extends the student loan relief from the CARES Act for another year, pausing student loan payments until September 30th, 2021. And interest accrual would be stopped at the same time. The bill also includes a $10,000 student loan cancellation within ... Read More

In Philadelphia, small businesses are the mainstay of 52nd Street, making up roughly 90% of the 200 or so businesses on the corridor, according to the Enterprise Center, a nonprofit that provides technical assistance and capital to local businesses. wsj.com/articles/looti…

Bellevue Strategies has all the details on Pennsylvania's plans for a $25 billion interim spending plan to fund the government for five months. Click the link below for more information #PALegfiles.constantcontact.com/51e…

In Philadelphia, small businesses are the mainstay of 52nd Street, making up roughly 90% of the 200 or so businesses on the corridor, according to the Enterprise Center, a nonprofit that provides technical assistance and capital to local businesses. wsj.com/articles/looti…

Bellevue Strategies has all the details on Pennsylvania's plans for a $25 billion interim spending plan to fund the government for five months. Click the link below for more information #PALegfiles.constantcontact.com/51e…